The Libertine
An incisive critique of life in an age of excess, based on the true story of John Wilmot, Earl of Rochester. This edition of the play was published alongside the 2016 production at the Theatre Royal Bath and Theatre Royal Haymarket.
Life is a Dream (Donmar Warehouse version)
By Pedro Calderón Adapted by Helen Edmundson2f 7mA classic from the Spanish Golden Age, Calderón's richly poetic, epic masterpiece explores illusion, reality, fate and destiny against the backdrop of a mythical Polish kingdom.
Life is a Dream
By Pedro Calderón Translated by John Clifford2f 5m doublingA masterpiece of the Spanish Golden Age, in an English version by John Clifford.
Life Raft
6f 7m (larger cast possible with optional non-speaking roles)A thrilling large-cast play for young actors exploring the psychology of survival – and an urgent allegory for our times. Plus a series of interactive games specially created by award-winning games designer Tassos Stevens, to facilitate a deeper exploration of the play's themes.
The Light Burns Blue
9f 1m, plus mixed cast of up to 30 charactersA play inspired by the true story of the Cottingley Fairies. Part of Platform, a series of big-cast plays with predominantly or all-female casts, written specifically for performance by school, college and youth-theatre groups.
Light in the Village
2f 3m, or moreA devastatingly effective modern parable about poverty and corruption in an Indian village.
The Lightest Element
3f 5-8mA stage drama about Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin, one of the most eminent astronomers of the twentieth century. Premiered at Hampstead Theatre, London, in 2024.
Lilies on the Land
4f doubling (large cast possible)A revealing, funny and wonderfully moving portrait of four women who sign up to join the Women's Land Army during World War II.
Limehouse
By Steve Waters2f 3mA thrilling drama that takes us behind closed doors to imagine the personal conflicts behind the making of political history.
Liolà
By Tanya Ronder Original author Luigi Pirandello9-12f 5-7mA funny and touching new version of Pirandello's high-spirited drama, set at the heart of a rural community where property and family unleash fierce passions.
Lionboy (stage version)
By Zizou Corder Adapted by Marcelo Dos Santos2-6f 6-13mAn adaptation of Zizou Corder's Lionboy novels for award-winning theatre company Complicite.
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Amateur Productions
On Now & Coming SoonBill Bryson, Adapted by Tim WhitnallFin KennedyAmanda WhittingtonAlexandra Wood, Adapted from Kate SummerscaleAmanda WhittingtonHenrik Ibson, Adapted by Richard EyreTom WellsJeremy Sams, Original authors John Esmonde and Bob Larbey